The best parks & outdoor spots in Bloomington

This 1,700-acre park offers activities such as cross-country skiing, fishing & hiking.

Historic and music-soaked, Bill Monroe Music Park & Campground pairs RV and tent sites with cozy cabins, home to the longest running bluegrass festival in the world. Claim your spot, catch sets on two stages, then wander into late-night campsite jams that feel like Brown County at its best.

From the Columbus newsletter, October 10, 2026

When your brain needs a breather, Martinsville City Park delivers with pond-side strolls, shady wooded loops, and plenty of spots to plop down with a sandwich. It’s close enough for an after-work unwind, peaceful enough to make it feel like you skipped town.

From the Bloomington newsletter, August 20, 2026

Area offers hiking & biking trails, guided horseback riding, a water park, plus a campsite & lodge.

Neighborhood park featuring a splash pad, picnic tables, playground, soccer field, and basketball court.

Relaxed park with a large playground area for younger kids, plus basketball and tennis courts.

Playground and splash pad at a park where kids and their dogs can have fun, plus trails.

Park, including fields, for soccer teams and youth clubs, plus a playground and a splash pad.